The print service has requested CMYK exported as "High Quality PDF". The design has 2 photos, lots of text (converted to curves) and a few vector elements.
When I use the "PDF (for print)" export option, the resulting PDF has the strange result you see attached.
When I use the "PDF/X-1a" option, the resulting PDF appears to be as expected. I'm going to send this version to the print service.
I am, however, curious about what is causing this issue with the "PDF (for print)" option. Id it possible that this is a problem only with the display, and that it would still print correctly? At any rate I did not want to test that theory on 1000 CD sleeves.
This is not an emergency unless the manufacturers says they have an issue with the PDF version I am sending.
Thanks in advance.